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Ministry of Education
Allocation of more resources for higher education
India is spending about 4.9% of GDP  on education, of which about one-third is spent on higher education. The requirement of funds in the higher educational institutions has always been higher than the funds that are made available through budgetary route. The Government, while making all efforts to increase budgetary allocations for higher education, has encouraged higher educational institutions to improve their internal resource generation through consultancies/ research in order to convert themselves into financially robust institutions. Apart from this, to increase investments in the infrastructure of higher educational institutions, the Higher Education Financing Agency  has been set up with an initial capital base of Rs. 300 crores. The HEFA has been incorporated as a Section 8 Company under the Company Act, 2013 and would mobilize debt/Bond funds from the market to finance improvement in infrastructure and research facilities in the higher educational institutions. The loans would be serviced through the internal accruals of the institutions.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey today in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
India and Egypt Have Great Synergy in Sports and Youth Affairs : Col Rathore
Egypt Offers its Excellece Centers for Training Indian Sports Teams
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore Meets Egyptian Sports Minister
The Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, and Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Col Rajyavardhan Rathore met his Egyptian counterpart Mr Khaled Abd El Aziz on the sidelines of World Youth Forum at Sharam El Sheikh, Egypt today.
Col Rathore congratulated Mr Aziz for Egypt qualifying for football World Cup in Russia 2018. Mr Aziz on his part praised successful holding of FIFA U17 by India and expressed keen interest in Mission 11 Million , football outreach program.
Recalling, recent dynamism in the ties between the two countries, Col Rathore said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Sisi of Egypt have met four times and have taken the relationship to a new level. Mr Aziz praised Indian leadership for taking long term decisions in quick and decisive way. Col Rathore briefed him about the various initiatives by the Prime Minister on Financial inclusion, skilling the youth and the schemes like Start up India, Mudra and Make in India. “As two oldest civilizations, we need to forcefully implement the vision of our leaders for our youth. India is a nation of youngsters and we need to provide them an environment to realize their dreams”, said Col Rathore.
Mr Aziz offered their centre of excellence like the Olympic Centre for short term training programme for Indian sports teams. Col Rathore informed him about the decision of hiring Egyptian trainers and support staff for squash. Col Rathore also asked the Egyptian Minister to encourage local students to take up seats in Indian universities meant for foreign students. Col Rathore mentioned the upcoming Khelo India School Games in December. “We want to change the attitude towards sports among the Indians. We wish to make sports aspirational” said the Minister.
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore thanked the Egyptian government for promoting strong people to people connect. International Day of Yoga this year invited enthusiastic participation from the Egyptian public in the holy month of Ramzan.
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore is attending World Youth Forum on behalf of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 52 countries are participating in the Forum. Four youngsters sponsored by the Department of Youth from India are also participating forming the part of strong Indian presence at the Forum. President Abdel-Fatteh Al Sisi will inaugurate the Forum later today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Women entrepreneurs registered under Udyam Sakhi
The Udyam Sakhi Portal  provides the information regarding financial schemes, policies, programmes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises to existing/prospective women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector. The district-wise details of women entrepreneurs registered on Udyam Sakhi Portal from the State of Tamil Nadu till October 2022 is given at Annexure.
Based on composite criteria of classification of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  on account of investment in plant & machinery and turnover of MSMEs, the Ministry has replaced the erstwhile process of filing of Udyog Aadhar Memorandum by Udyam registration including Women entrepreneurs on online portal https://udyamregistration.gov.in from July 2020.
A comprehensive B2B Portal – MSMEmart.com is being operated by the National Small Industries Corporation  as a one stop digital solution to all business needs of MSMEs across all sectors and provide next generation services to MSMEs to make them competitive in global market. Further, KVIC is also implementing an e-commerce portal ekhadiindia.com to promote sale of khadi and village industry products online.
District-wise details of women entrepreneurs registered on Udyam Sakhi portal from Tamil Nadu till October 2022
|
|
S. No
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|
District
|
|
Total No of Women Entrepreneurs
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|
1
|
|
Ariyalur
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
Chengalpet
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
Chennai
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
Coimbatore
|
|
0
|
|
5
|
|
Cuddalore
|
|
0
|
|
6
|
|
Dharmapuri
|
|
0
|
|
7
|
|
Dindigul
|
|
0
|
|
8
|
|
Erode
|
|
0
|
|
9
|
|
Kallakurichi
|
|
0
|
|
10
|
|
Kancheepuram
|
|
0
|
|
11
|
|
Karur
|
|
0
|
|
12
|
|
Krishnagiri
|
|
0
|
|
13
|
|
Madurai
|
|
0
|
|
14
|
|
Mayiladuthurai
|
|
0
|
|
15
|
|
Nagapattinam
|
|
0
|
|
16
|
|
Kanyakumari
|
|
0
|
|
17
|
|
Namakkal
|
|
0
|
|
18
|
|
Perambalur
|
|
0
|
|
19
|
|
Pudukottai
|
|
0
|
|
20
|
|
Ramanathapuram
|
|
0
|
|
21
|
|
Ranipet
|
|
334
|
|
22
|
|
Salem
|
|
163
|
|
23
|
|
Sivagangai
|
|
0
|
|
24
|
|
Tenkasi
|
|
0
|
|
25
|
|
Thanjavur
|
|
0
|
|
26
|
|
Theni
|
|
0
|
|
27
|
|
Thiruvallur
|
|
0
|
|
28
|
|
Thiruvarur
|
|
0
|
|
29
|
|
Tuticorin
|
|
0
|
|
30
|
|
Tiruchirappalli
|
|
0
|
|
31
|
|
Thirunelveli
|
|
0
|
|
32
|
|
Tirupathur
|
|
0
|
|
33
|
|
Tiruppur
|
|
0
|
|
34
|
|
Tiruvannamalai
|
|
210
|
|
35
|
|
The Nilgiris
|
|
0
|
|
36
|
|
Vellore
|
|
360
|
|
37
|
|
Viluppuram
|
|
0
|
|
38
|
|
Virudhunagar
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|
0
|
||
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Total
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|
1067
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Impact of Slowdown in Economy on Employment
The Employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the Government. Government has taken various steps for generating employment in the country by encouraging various projects involving substantial investment and increasing public expenditure on schemes like Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme , Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme , Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana  and Deendayal Antodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission  run by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, respectively.
The Government is providing fiscal stimulus of more than rupees twenty seven lakh crore as part of the Aatmanirbhar financial Package. Aatmanirbhar Bharat package comprises of various long term schemes/ programmes/ policies for making the country self-reliant and to create employment opportunities for organised and unorganised sectors.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojna  Scheme has been launched to incentivize employers for creation of new employment along with social security benefits and restoration of loss of employment during COVID-19 pandemic. This scheme being implemented through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation  reduces the financial burden of the employers of various sectors/industries including MSME and encourages them to hire more workers. Under ABRY, the Government of India is bearing for a period of two years, both the employees’ share  and employers’ share  of contribution payable or only the employees’ share, depending on employment strength of the EPFO registered establishments.
Under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana  Government is incentivizing employers for creation of new employment with social security benefits by paying Employer’s full contribution i.e. 12% towards EPF and EPS both  for a period of three years to the new employees through EPFO. The terminal date for registration of beneficiary through establishment was 31st March 2019. The beneficiaries registered upto 31st March, 2019 will continue to receive the benefits for 3 years from the date of registration under the scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana  has been initiated by Government inter alia, for facilitating self-employment. Under PMMY collateral free loans upto Rs. 10 lakh, are extended to micro/small business enterprises and to individuals to enable them to setup or expand their business activities.
Besides these initiatives, flagship programmes of the Government such as Make in India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat Mission, Smart City Mission, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, Housing for All, Infrastructure development and Industrial corridors have the potential to generate productive employment opportunities.
This information was given by Minister of State  for Labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
GOVERNOR SMT. TAMILISAI SOUNDARARAJAN AND UNION MINISTER SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY VISIT ROB EXHIBITION ON TELUGU FREEDOM FIGHTERS
UNION MINISTER APPEALS TO PEOPLE TO MAKE RASHTRIYA SANSKRITI MAHOTSAV
A GRAND SUCCESS.
Governor of Telangana Smt. Tamilisai Soundararajan and Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DONER Shri G. Kishan Reddy today visited the photo exhibition on Telugu freedom fighters put up by the Regional Outreach Bureau , Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Hyderabad at NTR Stadium where the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is being held from 1st to 3rd April, 2022. The exhibition highlights the role of Telugu freedom fighters who fought against the British rule and the then Nizam of princely state of Hyderabad. The Union Minister explained to the Governor the role of unsung heroes like Kumuram Bheem in fighting against the Nizam rule. About 50 panels were put up in the exhibition which include themes like Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
Later speaking to the media, the Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy said the exhibitions on freedom fighters are being organised in various parts of the country as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebration 75 years of India’s Independence and to recollect the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and especially the unsung heroes and make the present generation inspire from them. Referring to the three-day Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, being organised by the Union Ministry of Culture at NTR Stadium, the Union Minister appealed to the people to make it a grand success. About 1000 artistes from all parts of the country are participating in the three-day cultural festival which will be inaugurated by the Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
Ministry of Defence
Honourable Union Minister for Defence Shri Rajnath Singh arriving tomorrow for two days visit in Manipur
Honourable Union Minister for Defence Shri Rajnath Singh is arriving tomorrow for two days visit in Manipur.
During his visit Union Minister will witness inaugural Duran Cup match at khuman lampak main stadium,Imphal in the afternoon tomorrow.
On 19th August Union Minister will be interacting with army and assam Rifles troops at 9.00am at Mantripukhri garrision
PIB Headquarters
CANCELLATION OF TRIVANDRUM -GUWAHATI EXPRESS ON 15.08.2017
Train No.12507 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Guwahati weekly express, scheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram at 17.00 hrs. on 15.08.2017, has been cancelled due to heavy rains and flooding of railway tracks in North-East Frontier Railway.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Contribution of Agricultural Export in Gross Domestic Product 
During 2019-20, the value of India’s agri-exports of principal agri commodities group was Rs.2,52,297 crore which was 1.2% of Gross Domestic Product  at current prices. Despite covid-19 pandemic, there has been 22.8% growth in agri exports at Rs. 3, 09,939 crore with a share of 1.6% to GDP during 2020-21.
Ministry of Food Processing industries  is implementing a Central Sector umbrella scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana  since 2016-17 to support creation of modern infrastructure projects, setting/upgrading the food manufacturing units, value chain development in perishables, backward and forward linkages etc. Also, MoFPI is implementing centrally sponsored "PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  Scheme" for providing financial, technical and business support for upgradation/setting up of 2 lakh micro food processing units in a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore. The Scheme adopts One District One Product  approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products. Besides, under the aegis of DA&FW, Rs. one lakh crore ‘Agri infrastructure fund’ has been provided for post-harvest infrastructure for farmers. Also, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  is being implemented to ensure forward and backward linkage through a cluster approach with the active participation of all stakeholders.
As per the study report conducted under ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana, the harvest and post-harvest losses of major cereals ranged from 4.65 - 5.99 %, pulses ranged from 6.36 - 8.41 %, oilseeds ranged from 3.24 - 9.96% ,fruits ranged from 6.70 % to 15.88%; vegetables ranged from 4.58% to 12.44% fish, meat and milk the losses were 10.52%, 2.71% and 0.92% respectively.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha Today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the great social reformer, philosopher and writer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. Shri Modi said that Mahatma Phule is widely respected as a champion of social justice and source of hope for countless people and worked tirelessly for social equality, women empowerment and boosting education.
The Prime Minister also shared his thoughts on great thinker, Jyotiba Phule through his Mann Ki Baat programme where Shri Modi had said that Mahatma Phule started schools for girls and raised his voice against female infanticide and also carried out campaigns to solve water crisis.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"Mahatma Phule is widely respected as a champion of social justice and source of hope for countless people. He was a multifaceted personality who worked tirelessly for social equality, women empowerment and boosting education. Tributes to him on his Jayanti."
"Today is the Jayanti of Mahatma Phule and in a few days, on the 14th we mark Ambedkar Jayanti. During last month’s #MannKiBaat had paid tributes to them. India will forever be grateful to Mahatma Phule and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for their monumental contribution."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Total Recovered Cases leap past Active Cases by more than 1cr
Daily Fatalities drop to 145 after nearly 8 months
In a landmark achievement, India’s total recovered cases have leaped over the Active caseload by more than one crore today.
The total number of recoveries has touched 1,02,11,342 while the Active Cases in the country stand at 2,08,012 today. The gap between the two has progressively grown to touch 1,00,03,330. The total recovered cases are nearly 50 times the active cases in the country.
With this, India’s Recovery Rate has touched 96.59%.
14,457 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country while the number of new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours is 13,788.
As India’s daily positive cases see a continuous slide, the daily fatalities due to COVID19 in the country have also seen a steady decline. The country has recorded less than 150 fatalities  in the last 24 hours after approximately 8 months .
The following graph shows the daily deaths contribution by different States in last 24 hours. 15 States have contributed 0 deaths, 13 States have contributed between 1 to 5 daily deaths, 4 States have contributed 5 to 10 deaths, 1 State has contributed 10 to 20 Deaths and more than 20 States have contributed 2 Deaths.
71.70% of the new recovered cases are observed from seven States/UTs.
Kerala has reported the highest number of recoveries with 4,408 newly recovered cases in single day. 2,342 people recovered in Maharashtra in the past 24 hours followed by 855 in Karnataka.
76.17% of the new cases are from six States and UTs.
Kerala continues to report the highest number of daily new cases at 5,005. It is followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka with 3,081 and 745 new cases, respectively.
Seven States & UTs have reported 83.45% of the total fatalities happened in the last 24 hours.
Maharashtra has reported 50 deaths. Kerala also saw a fatality count of 21 while West Bengal reported 12 new deaths.
National Financial Reporting Authority
NFRA issues Financial Reporting Quality Review Report of KIOCL Ltd. for FY 2019-20
The National Financial Reporting Authority  has issued a Financial Reporting Quality Review Report  in respect of KIOCL Ltd. for the financial year 2019-20.
The FRQRR is one of the two components of the Inspection Programme of the NFRA. The other component is the Audit Quality Review Report .
The FRQRR focuses on the role of preparers, i.e., those responsible for the preparation of financial statements and reports in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. Therefore, the FRQRR evaluates how well the Chief Financial Officer, and the rest of the Management, and the Audit Committee, as well as the Board of Directors of the Company, have performed in preparing financial statements that show a true and fair view as required under the Companies Act, and in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
The FRQRR concludes with an advisory to the preparers, highlighting the matters that need improvement. In case there are violations of accounting standards and the law that require action to be taken under the law, the matter is reported to the authorities who can take action.
The FRQRR in respect of KIOCL Ltd. is the first FRQRR issued by the NFRA. .
NFRA has prepared this FRQRR on the basis of examination of the financial statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2019-2020 and other information sought from the Company during the course of NFRA’s review.
NFRA Conclusions/Recommendations in respect of its observations have been categorized into ‘High’ and ‘Moderate’ Impact. Some of the main High Impact Non compliances w.r.t. to Accounting Standards on part of KIOCL are as follows:
- KIOCL’s accounting policy for Foreign Exchange  Forward Contracts is erroneous and it is non-compliant with the classification and measurement requirements of Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments .
- The accounting policy for a material element i.e. Revenue  as stated in its statement of significant accounting policies is erroneous. This erroneous accounting policy raises questions over the reliability and accuracy of the financial statements of the Company.
- Adequate evidence, such as valuation reports, if any, have not been provided by KIOCL in respect of application of Indian Accounting Standard  36, Impairment of Assets  in the case of the Blast Furnace Unit that was non-operational. Also, there is no evidence that impairment loss computations were considered/reviewed/ presented to Audit Committee and the Board of Directors  of the Company.
Many other errors have been noticed in disclosures in the Notes to Financial Statements. These disclosures are either not relevant or useful to the users of financial statements, and have the potential to obscure the material information in the financial statements.
NFRA has recommended that KIOCL examine if it is necessary to prepare and publish restated financial statements as per Ind AS 8 and Section 131 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The FRQRR can be seen on NFRA website on the URL:
https://nfra.gov.in/sites/default/files/FRQR%20Report%20KIOCL_1.pdf
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Solar Charkhas to Generate Direct Employment to One Lakh Persons
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  has launched the Mission Solar Charkha for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across the country with a budget of Rs.550 crore for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20. The scheme will generate direct employment to nearly one lakh persons. Minister of State  for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Giriraj Singh informed this in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. Solar Charkha Units have been classified as village industries. The Mission was launched by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, on 27th June, 2018 on the occasion of UN SME Day.
The Ministry is also implementing a project to establish 15 new Tool Rooms and Technology Development Centres and upgrade the existing 18 Centres in the country, at an estimated cost of Rs.2200 crore which includes World Bank Loan of USD 200 Million.MM/KA
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Ministry of Textiles
A total of 1,49,429 weavers and handloom organizations on-boarded on GeM portal
The Handloom weavers/agencies are facilitated to sell their products online and 23 e-commerce platforms have been associated with Ministry of Textiles under a policy framework. In addition, steps have been taken to on-board Handloom weavers/agencies on Government e-Marketplace  to enable them to sell their products directly to various Government Departments and organizations. As of now, 1,49,429 weavers and handloom organizations have been on-boarded on the GeM portal, including 6,252 weavers already on-boarded on the date of initiation of the exercise.
The State/UT- wise details of weavers and Handloom organizations on-boarded on the portal through this initiative is as follows:
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|
Name of State
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|
No. of Weavers/Handloom Agencies on-boarded
|
|
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
32,435
|
|
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
2,183
|
|
|
|
Assam
|
|
3,816
|
|
|
|
Bihar
|
|
1,270
|
|
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2,578
|
|
|
|
Delhi
|
|
160
|
|
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
3,422
|
|
|
|
Haryana
|
|
1,896
|
|
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
393
|
|
|
|
Jammu And Kashmir
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
911
|
|
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
8,533
|
|
|
|
Kerala
|
|
7,007
|
|
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
5,686
|
|
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
893
|
|
|
|
Manipur
|
|
3,423
|
|
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
961
|
|
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
505
|
|
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
1,178
|
|
|
|
Odisha
|
|
4,145
|
|
|
|
Punjab
|
|
240
|
|
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
1,187
|
|
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
16,495
|
|
|
|
Telangana
|
|
22,440
|
|
|
|
Tripura
|
|
4,088
|
|
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
6,865
|
|
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1,593
|
|
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
8,846
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|
To support handloom weavers, social media campaigns were organized under the #Vocal4Handmade in the year 2020 and #MyHandloomMyPride in 2021. Central Ministers and State Chief Ministers, besides others, were requested to participate and support these social media campaigns. Marketing events, Quiz Contests etc. were organized to popularize handlooms, stimulating interest of the Indian public and creation of sales opportunities for the weavers.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.